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Cagen Music LLC, based in Northbrook, Illinois, provides live music and DJ entertainment to the Chicago area. The agency's live bands include The Don Cagen Orchestra, Big Beat, Incognito, Greek Beat, The Covergirls Violin Show, Arioso Strings, GoodVibes, CagenJazz, and Chitarra Trio. They offer ceremony music, cocktail music, dinner music, and the agency includes soloists, quartets, bands, and DJs. Cagen Music LLC is recognized as a wedding expert and the team aims to provide superb service to every client. Their acts have traveled across the nation and have provided entertainment to over 4,000 Chicago weddings.

Services Offered

The bandleaders and DJs of this agency provide MC services. They can help you choose the music for your event and can assist you with the creation of your wedding timeline. Many of their performers have the ability to perform in various languages, and some of the agency's bands can play international music for Greek, Jewish, and Latin weddings. Their musicians also provide the following services:

  • Rehearsal dinner music
  • Learning new songs
  • Vocals
  • Instrumentals
  • Liability insurance
  • Woman-owned

Frequently asked questions

Which of the following are included in the price?

Sound/PA System

Are you an agency or a band?

Band

How many musicians are in your band(s)?

1 - 3
4 - 6
7+

What genres of music does (do) your band(s) play?

Acoustic
Big Band
Blues
Caribbean
Classic Rock
Classical
Country
Dance
Funk
Hip Hop
International
Jazz
Latin
Motown
Oldies
Orchestra
Pop
R&B / Soul
Reggae
Rock
Strings
Swing

What music services do you provide?

Instrumentals
Ceremony Music
Cocktail Hour Music
Learning New Songs
MC
Reception Music
Rehearsal Dinner Music
Vocals
Liability Insurance
Willing to Travel

What items are available?

Lighting
Microphones
Sound/PA System
illustration notebook

Any other questions?

Reviews of Cagen Music LLC

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Cagen Music, particularly Don Cagen Orchestra and Big Beat, received high praise for their exceptional performance at various weddings. Becky\'s professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to understanding each couple\'s preferences stood out. Reviewers highlighted the band\'s ability to keep the dance floor lively, curate playlists to suit various tastes, and cater to special requests seamlessly. Guests were impressed by the engaging music, seamless timeline, and the band\'s talent, with many noting it as the best wedding band they had heard. The Cagens\' personalized service and musical talent contributed to unforgettable wedding experiences, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking top-tier music entertainment on their special day.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Cagen Music, particularly Don Cagen Orchestra and Big Beat, received high praise for their exceptional performance at various weddings. Becky\'s professionalism, attention to detail, and dedication to understanding each couple\'s preferences stood out. Reviewers highlighted the band\'s ability to keep the dance floor lively, curate playlists to suit various tastes, and cater to special requests seamlessly. Guests were impressed by the engaging music, seamless timeline, and the band\'s talent, with many noting it as the best wedding band they had heard. The Cagens\' personalized service and musical talent contributed to unforgettable wedding experiences, making them a highly recommended choice for couples seeking top-tier music entertainment on their special day.

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Katie E. Sent on 12/09/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Worth Every Penny!

Look no further for your wedding music needs. Cagen Music is exactly what you're looking for! Our wedding was in September, and our 200+ guests are STILL telling us: "Your band was amazing!", "That band was the best band I've ever heard at a wedding", "Your wedding was so fun, and that band?! Fantastic." I wish our guests had paid attention to all the details that well!
Honestly though, Cagen Music deserves every recognition. After having to reschedule multiple times due to Covid, we really wanted to dance the night away with our friends and family. They made sure our guests stayed on the dance floor all night long with a wide variety of songs. I'd even go so far as to say our first dance song sounded better than the original! Definitely choose Cagen Music for your next event, you won't be disappointed!
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Abigail P. Sent on 08/12/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Wedding DJ!

I highly recommend booking Cagen Music for your big day! First of all, I was so impressed with Cagen Music's professionalism and responsiveness. When I contacted them, Becky reached out to me immediately to set up a meeting. She really took the time to get to know me and my fiance so she could match us with a DJ. She wanted to be sure she knew what our music vibe was and what we wanted our dance floor to look like. From there she communicated with me and our venue about floor plans, arrival times, etc. She really went above and beyond to make things easier for us. And the results were incredible! Our DJ, Chad, was awesome. Many guests told me how he fit our vibe perfectly. The dance floor was happening all night long! Cagen Music was an excellent choice and helped make our day extra special!
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Jeannie R. Sent on 12/28/2023
5 out of 5 rating

So much fun!!

Cagen music was the perfect band for our November wedding. Having a fun live band was a top priority for us and the band exceeded our expectations! We had almost 200 people at the reception and everyone was out on the dancefloor and raving about the band! Highly recommend!
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